The No. 23 Purdue Boilermakers (3-0) clash against the Davidson Wildcats (3-0) in the Charleston Classic at TD Arena. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Davidson Wildcats Betting Prediction
The Boilermakers will be looking for similar success after dismantling the Appalachian State Mountaineers in their last outing, 92-70. The Boilermakers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.644 vs. 0.482) and had a better turnover percentage (14.6 vs. 18.4). Purdue was led by Carsen Edwards, who was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-16 shooting.
In the Wildcats’ previous matchup, they defeated the Wichita State Shockers, 57-53. Making free throws was one of Davidson’s largest advantages. They were 12-14 (85.7 percent), while the Shockers were just 5-8 (62.5 percent). Jon Axel Gudmundsson was the top scorer from either team with 33 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Davidson takes on the stingy defense of Purdue. Since the 2017-18 season, the Wildcats rank 15th in offensive efficiency, while the Boilermakers are 31st in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Boilermakers rank 31st in turnover percentage (16.0 percent), while the Wildcats rank 305th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.6 percent).
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Davidson Wildcats Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Davidson, ATS Winner – Davidson, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Purdue ranks 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while Davidson ranks 267th (2.1).
The Boilermakers rank 97th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while the Wildcats rank 237th (23.4).
Purdue ranks 176th in rebounds per game (35.3) while Davidson ranks 266th (33.3).
The Boilermakers average 16.2 assists per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. The Wildcats rank 114th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
Purdue ranks 200th in steals per game (5.7) while Davidson ranks 279th (4.6).
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